12 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today | CSO Online

IT professionals looking for faster career advancement, better roles and opportunities, and greater negotiating power would be wise to consider adding one of the following certs to their resume.

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: June 19, 2024 – Help Net Security

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage security solutions that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Monitor and analyze security events and alerts, investigating potential security incidents and responding promptly to mitigate risks. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in systems and applications.

Cybersecurity Job Hunting May Come Down to Certifications

For example, the most popular certification by far among practitioners is CompTIA Security+; 265,992 people hold that certificate. However, only 69,906 job listings ask for that certification.

IT and Cybersecurity Jobs are Converging: What It Means for Tech Pros | Dice.com Career Advice

In May, the technology career website ClearanceJobs published its list of the top 10 paying jobs in technology, which showed annual salaries ranging from $110,000 to $170,000 for many jobs… with some positions commanding as much as $300,000 for those with superior A.I. skills.

Hacking Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Penetration Testing with Kali Linux | Linux Journal

Kali Linux is an open source, Debian-based Linux distribution developed and maintained by Offensive Security. It is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing and comes pre-installed with a vast array of security tools.

Wells Fargo fires more than a dozen employees for faking work using mouse jigglers and keyboard simulation | Tom’s Hardware

According to the disclosures, the terminated employees worked in Wells Fargo’s wealth- and investment-management unit. They used special but easily obtainable tools to create the impression the staffers were busily working.

Top 12 vulnerable websites for legal penetration testing training

These sites offer a variety of challenges for practicing Cyber Skills.

First Day of School for 2024-2025

The first day of school for students will be August 8, 2024. We are looking forward to seeing what this new school year brings in the areas of Information Technology…

UAH – News: Nursing students Using Drones to Simulate Treating Patients After a Disaster

University of Alabama System.

The drill tests nursing students’ ability to handle real-world public health emergencies that might occur during a tornado or other severe weather event as well as accident-related situations such as exposure to chemical or hazardous wastes, power or gas main leaks, and management of communicable disease outbreaks, which may require quarantine.

Ascension worker unknowingly downloads malicious file, leading to cyberattack

Officials say a worker accidentally downloaded a malicious file they thought was legitimate, causing the alleged cyber attack at Ascension.